In multivariable analyses, independent predictors of mortality included older age (HR 1.042 per year, p < 0.001), obesity (HR 1.411, p = 0.045), elevated CRP (HR 1.781, p < 0.001), diabetes (HR 1.775, p < 0.001), inadequate dialysis dose (eKt/V < 1.2; HR 1.343, p = 0.029), and preserved LVEF remained protective (HR 0.665, p = 0.013). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is diabetes mellitus.